Memphis Restaurants

Everything from seafood to burgers can be found on the menu at this casual East Memphis restaurant, which also features a friendly bar and attracts a large under-30 crowd. Order an icy margarita to sip while waiting for one of... more

Memphians who work downtown have been lunching here since 1918. This is the best of Southern home cooking. Plate lunches offer standards such as fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, catfish, greens with hot sauce, black-eyed p... more

Olive Garden serves up authentic Italian cuisine. Their signature breadsticks and one-of-a-kind menu make them an American icon. Standard Italian options like bruchetta, calamari, ravioli, and eggplant parmigiana line their len... more

Down the street from the Peabody Hotel with a reputation for excellent food, this locally owned restaurant is the place for anyone looking for a nice meal. The Buckley's Fillet is the speciality. This eight ounce tenderloin ste... more

Amerigo caters to sophisticated customers, ones who may have visited Florence, Italy, and who yearn for the simple, flavorful foods and classic interiors of that region. Dark wood paneling adds to the centuries-old European bui... more

Cafe Ole is one of the best places in Memphis to eat outside. Located in the Cooper-Young Historic District, an area of restored houses and antique shops, it is perfect for a leisurely afternoon or a casual dinner with friends.... more

An American-style deli, this spot is popular locally for its hearty and spicy Memphis-style potato salad, a perfect accompaniment to any of the overstuffed sandwiches on the menu. The Bogie's in Overton Square is located in a q... more

Located at one of the city's prime locations, Wendell's World Beat Grill is the place to go for fresh and interesting seafood. Popular Chef Wendell Price has incorporated a little of the Caribbean and Southern flavors in his re... more

This down-to-earth breakfast/lunch hangout looks like the kind of place where Stella got her groove back. The decor is shabby chic, where orange walls and purple beaded curtains blend right in with the potted plants, Afr... more

Located in one of East Memphis's upscale shopping plazas, this big restaurant and oyster bar is a merger of contemporary and traditional decor and cuisine. The menu focuses primarily on seafood (and so does the art on th... more